Casco Viejo Travel Guide
Panama City
Visit Casco Viejo
Popular places to visit
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama is just one of the places to see in Panama City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Independence Square
You can learn about the history of Panama City with a trip to Independence Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
National Theater
Enjoy a performance at National Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Interoceanic Canal Museum
You can study the exhibits at Interoceanic Canal Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Plaza de Francia
You can learn about the history of Panama City when you stop by Plaza de Francia. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Palacio de las Garzas
You can study the exhibits at Palacio de las Garzas, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Panama Canal Partial Transit
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
From Panama City: San Blas Island Hopping Day Tour
Top hotels in Casco Viejo
American Trade Hotel
Communication was consistently poor, with delays and little accountability. Despite providing advance notice due to an international flight cancellation, the property refused any refund or reasonable consideration. After spending over $4,000, this level of service and inflexibility is ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel San Felipe
Excellent hotel! It is located in the old colonial city, walkable to everything there. Beautiful property. Safe. I would highly recommend this hotel for anyone wanting to explore this city.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
Beautiful hotel and grounds! The staff is kind and friendly. Lya Victoria checked us in, she went above and beyond to welcome us. Had a few small issues with maintenance. Hotel is well located. All in all, great stay, would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Casa Panamá
Easy location to drive to and access historic area
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Great breakfast, outstanding location, lovely property.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Magnolia Inn
I enjoyed the air condition communal area after check out. Nice place to regroup after a day of site seeing and before a late flight out.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and National Theater.
Santa Ana
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Santa Ana. You might want to make time for a stop at Cinta Costera or Avenida Balboa.
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón are some notable places to visit nearby.
Calidonia
Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to explore sights like Cinta Costera.
Balboa
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Balboa. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón are a few top places to visit.
Curundu
While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Iglesia del Carmen are some notable places to visit nearby.